French PM booed on visit to wildfire-affected region as EU sends assistance to Belgium and Spain – as it happened

The French Prime Minister was booed by locals during a visit to a region affected by wildfires. This incident occurred as the European Union sent aid to Belgium and Spain, where a major fire is spreading. The EU's assistance is part of its civil protection mechanism, which helps countries in times of crisis. This support is significant because it highlights the EU's commitment to helping its member states in emergency situations.

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The wildfires in Europe are causing damage and disruption to the affected regions. The assistance from the EU and other countries is helping to mitigate the impact.

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